http://www.idealnutrition.ca An Ideal Approach To Healthy Living Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:43:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This drink is high in Vitamin C and is a mild tonic for the liver.  The berries can be fresh or frozen, but unthaw a bit before juicing or blending. Wash and put through juicer: 2 cups strawberries, hulled 2 carrots, unpeeled 1 orange, peeled, leave white pith on 1 cup kale or other dark ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/07/08/energy-juice/ A great way to use the parsley in your garden!  Use on pasta, sandwhiches, fish or mix on vegetables. Makes 2 cups 2 cups fresh parsley, packed 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp crushed garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1. In a blender ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/06/04/parsley-and-pumpkin-seed-pesto/ 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed and chilled 1 mango, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 scallion, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 - 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro Salt to taste 2 tablespoons crumble goat cheese Mix everything but the cheese in a bowl.  Allow ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/06/03/black-bean-salad-serves-4/ It is the million dollar question each day!  Well, let me share with you what I made last night......I had lentils (Puy) in my pantry and I boiled them with some carrots and celery for a bit, then I turned them off and went to pick up kids etc.  I ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/06/03/what-are-you-making-for-dinner-tonight/ This is a simple, easy and delicious dinner that your kids will love!! Serves 4 2 potatoes,peeled and cubed 100g broccoli 2 splashes of olive oil small handful of finely shredded leek 1 garlic cloves, minced 400 g mixed white fish fillets, skinned and cut in small pieces 100 g small cooked prawns small handful of spinach, washed and ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/05/25/fish-pie/ Have you made any nutritional changes to your life?  It is so easy to make little changes that go a long way. Make some for yourself or for your family. We all want our kids to have a treat, so instead of buying packaged cookies - make your own.  Don't buy processed ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/03/18/march-is-nutrition-month/ If you are feeling that you overindulged over the holidays and want to give your liver and gallbladder a break try this Cleanse.  It is an excellent way to thin and move the bile. It also aids in WEIGHT LOSS and relieves digestive discomfort by improving assimilation of fats and ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/01/13/beets/ If you still have zucchini in your garden, this is a great recipe. Also your kids wont even know its full of this great vegetable!! You need: 1 1/2 c brown sugar 3/4 c canola oil 3 eggs beaten 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups grated zucchini 1 1/2 c unbleached flour 1 c whole ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2009/10/14/zucchini-bread/ This is a very fragrant soup and excellent for those with lots of zucchini in the garden! Serves 6 to 8 You will need: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups diced celery 6 cups stock or water 3/4 cup dry green split peas 1 bay leaf 6 cups diced zucchini 8-10 cups fresh spinach or chard, ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2009/09/23/fresh-fall-green-soup/ No one will guess this is a vegetarian dish!! 2tbsp +2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 oinon diced 1 carrot diced 1 red pepper diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1- 19 0z (540ml) can black beans - drained and rinsed 1-19 oz (540ml) can kidney beans - drained and rinsed 1-28 oz (796ml) can plum tomatoes 2 tbsp ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2009/09/08/easy-weeknight-chili/